Crate Training a Puppy At Night Who Won’t Stop Crying

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching! 🐶💤Does your puppy sleep through the night? Or do they cry throughout the night?

[@Klyons2100]

First night was last night. So difficult. She cried, howled, etc first hour off & on. Then got quiet then after another hour cried & repeat. I had to put her across the house by guest bathroom with a sound machine because my husband had to get rest. She is a Cavapoo. Need day schedule for crate training (how much time & how often. Covered all sides or not also.

[@brendaslifeafter40]

OMG needed these tips because i am working with no sleep. They will cry but they won't potty, they just want to play.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

If you are still struggling after watching the video, consider our crate training mini course that can help your puppy feel comfortable in the crate so they will nap! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course

[@phillamoore157]

Going through this with a brand new rescue, who’s mother just up and abandoned an entire litter. Absolutely beautiful little blue-eyed “Jack-Be”, but my wife and I are getting no sleep. This pup just never had that phase with its mother, and is looking at a somewhat jealous, yet increasingly adorably protective, adolescent male as a mother. So, it would be really nice to be able to train him to sleep in a crate without crying, because it also stresses out our other dog who gets wound up hearing it, thinking something is wrong with his new “baby brother”.

[@Mr.LevelUp.]

Opposite, mine went potty

[@stephenlightkep1621]

I made a mistake, I gave in now I will have an 8 week old white lab on Dec 2nd. Now I have been cramming for the first day and all the others to follow. Thank you for all your videos.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Congrats on the new puppy arriving soon. Don't forget to grab the free digital new puppy starter kit, there's a lot of great advice in there for brand new puppies! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/

[@JayTravels]

watching this in desperation. i live in an apartment complex and im so scared of noise complaints from my neighbors

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

You got this! Follow the tips in that video or if you need more help, check out this mini course! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course

[@JayTravels]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you! ill check out the mini course and try the tips!

[@judiemartinez7673]

Same here. I'm trying to be mindful of my neighbors. Nobody (especially me) wants to hear this dog at 4 a.m. can't wait for this phase to be over.

[@sankaripreetha3177]

​@@JayTravelshey is the situation there fine now? Pls update coz I'm going through the same..

[@JayTravels]

@@sankaripreetha3177 yes he no longer barks. it lasted for about 3 weeks. he’s completely quiet now but in the beginning, i ignored it. he eventually stopped

[@MPGunther1]

You must of been near my house last night :-) I'm so glad to have this video right now. Thank You

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Aww, hopefully you were able to get some sleep last night, and your pup did too!

[@pauldriver9615]

2nd night in. She’s quite distressed at first then calms down. You can’t help feel guilty but also learning to have healthy boundaries, especially as I need my rest to give her the best of me during the day ❤

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Agreed! Just try not to let her cry with distress longer than 10 minutes or you could be creating a negative association with the crate.

[@gourdbox]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog10 minutes? How is it possible to have a job or do anything away from the crate? This dog is ruining my marriage NOT A JOKE

[@phillamoore157]

@@gourdboxThat’s why some people have no business having a animals, or children, or…………………spouses.

[@dianarossfan]

Our puppy does sleep through but covering the crate helps him settle better for sure.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

YES! That's great to hear. Most pups do better when it's covered.

[@victoriawilkinson4416]

I’ve been watching lots of your videos. And I’m very impressed. I am bringing home a puppy. In a few days. He will be eight weeks old. What do you feel?What would be the best videos for me to watch and do those things with him to start out with.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are happy you are enjoying the videos! For your situation we recommend this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqC1daiKrbaHftE

[@dreamsarerealityindisguise]

Hey there, Michelle! I'm getting a Pomeranian puppy just after November, I've been really excited about this for a very long time, but this is my first puppy I'm going to be training indoors, and I've already gotten a list of things to get, I would really appreciate if you would give me some tips and tell me what to replace and whatnot! I love your vids, and I think this one will really help me out, too. 1. Harness (Pomeranians are prone to trachea collapses, also how could I leash train him better with this than a leash) 2. House line 3. Wire crate (Please advise if this would be as portable as the plastic top crates, it's a small one) 4. Round bed (I plan on putting a blanket in the crate when he's less prone to accidents, but I want a bed outside it for whenever he's older and more well behaved) 5. Play pen 6. Metal clip leash 7. Chew kong & Rope toy 8. Slow feeder 9. Eye wipes (To avoid tear stains) 10. Slicker brush & comb 11. Nose & Paw moisturizer 12. Potty pads (Im not sure if I should use that or the grass pad) 13. Travel bag (To put him in whenever we visit family/friends) 14. Puppy friendly toothbrush and toothpaste (They have large teeth and small mouths so I want to make sure they stay nice and healthy) 15. Cleaning spray for messes - I've waited almost 2 years for this puppy and I am just so happy about finally finding a breeder, I'm planning on starting a KZbin channel for him (If you see it, his name is Bou) and I will definitely be giving you tons of credit for all your help on KZbin!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Congrats on your new puppy arriving soon! We love that you're getting preparted and watching all the videos! You're going to make a great puppy parent! It looks like you have a great list started! I will share a link to the page on our website with all the recommended products. You can take a look and compare it to your list and see if something is missing or needs to be switched out. As for pee pads, here's a great video on what to use instead - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2S5f5iYr7uDqNE

[@dreamsarerealityindisguise]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you so much for the great info! I watched your video on the grass patch, but unfortunately I do not think I can use those. My parents have strict rules about the aesthetic of our house and because of that they said the grass pass cannot work.😔 Since Bou is a male, I'm not planning on spaying him, so do you have any advice for how I can prevent any messes from occurring, even when he's going on the pad? Should I use an extra large pad and train him to go in the middle? Thanks again!

[@RainbowRiver]

@dreamsarerealityindisguise Hi, super jealous of the new pup! How are things going with Bou so far? One note about your second comment: The fact that he is a male makes it even more important that you spay him. A femal can only have one litter at a time. If he got out (unlikely seeing how prepared you are) he could contribute to a lot of different litters before you find him again. This is a big problem because of the amount of dogs that are already strays. We should be doing everything we can to prevent making overpopulation worse! The spaying surgery is also not as invasive for a boy so Bou should heal quick enough. Do your own research on the topic, of course, but please consider what I've said? Much love to you both😊💜

[@leeannjackson1818]

My 14 week old English Cream Retriever was doing great in the crate at night. At first I had to take her out around 2:00 to potty and she'd go right back to sleep until 5 or so. Then, she started sleeping straight through until 4:45 or 5:00. Now, though, she's waking up at 3:00, going potty, and then barking and fussing, refusing to go back to sleep. When she quiets for a few moments, I let her out of the crate. I've tried putting her back in it after some quiet time, but she starts barking again. She will settle on the floor or her pillow outside the crate and go back to sleep, but never in her crate. Help! I'm exhausted! We've been playing crate games daily.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

The crate games are really going to help you with this. The other thing is to evaluate her schedule to see if she's getting the right combination of activities that helps her sleep well. At this age she should be going for regular decompression walks so work out her body and her brain. If you're enrolled in our training program you'll find a sample schedule for her age in the schedules course.

[@Pres_Sadat]

Thank you so much for this video! Question: crate training is going well, but what should I do about him trying to eat his bed? Lol. For now I have removed the bed out of the crate, but I want him comfortable I have a 3 month old puppy that I received 5 days ago. Training has been progressing well this week thanks to your videos!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We discourage bedding for dogs under a year of age. Don’t worry, the floor of your home or the dog’s crate is comfortable enough for him or her! Bedding often becomes a chew toy and has the potential for dangerous choking or intestinal blockage. Beds can often accidentally encourage a potty accident. Many puppies pee on their bed because it’s soft and squishy and they can then move it away to another part of the crate. We want to teach the pup to hold his/her bladder until he/she is outside.

[@rachelm_curlysue]

Do you have any recommendations for heartbeat toys? amazon has so many and some of them sound so bad in the review videos. Also, any crate training tips for a 10 week old puppy who isn’t very food/treat motivated? The vet said he’s a healthy weight, but he doesn’t eat a lot at any one time and sometimes just plays with treats rather than eating them lol. He’s a 3.5lb Chihuahua-Bichon mix. He seems to like praise, but that doesn’t seem like a great way to play the crate game.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We like the snuggle puppy: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/snuggle_puppy As for the crate, it takes some time for a dog to settle into the home. Try using boiled chicken or some kind of very moist and smelly treat. Try not to push him past his comfort zone in training (not taking treats is a sign of stress) and be patient as he adjusts.

[@esteffanyventura]

I have a 9 weeks Shorkie (shitzu and yorkie mix) when can I start mixing soft good food with dry food?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Please discuss this question with your vet. Thank you!

[@Klyons2100]

QUESTION: My 9 week puppy whines, cries & howls off & on so much I would be up 5 times a night. How can I plan an appropriate schedule. Get up every 2 hours or 3 hours? She also, seems to pee & poop when upset. She does do pretty well with potty training only have had 1 mistake of poo. I have had her 4 days. Also, how long during the day should I put her in crate to get her use to it? Cover all sides or not? Everyone says something different. I need help bad please. Thank you😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It sounds like your puppy isn't ready for the crate yet. You can put a pen around the crate and leave the crate door open so she can get used to it more slowly. Do you have a Snuggle puppy to help her feel more comfortable? You'll want to avoid letting her have negative experiences in the crate or she'll never learn to relax in there. Pooping and peeing is a stress response which means you'll need to reduce the pace of training or offer some other sleeping spot (enclosed and safe) while you work on the crate training. She should not be in the crate with the door closed if she's panicking. If she's content in there and sleeping, cover three sides, leaving the back open for airflow. This is a good video for you and if you need more "how to" you'll find the training games in our online training program. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWHVXnhph5iLipY Puppy Perfection Training Program: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/30-days-to-puppy-perfection

[@JasonGriffing]

I’m curious how to reconcile two competing thoughts in my head. It’s not always clear whether puppy has to pee or is just crying because she wants out of the crate. If I take her out for a quick, no nonsense potty break like you’ve suggested, and it turns out she was just trying to get out to play, do I have to worry about the fact that I just reinforced her crying by falling for her trick?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It's a great question. This is where tracking her schedule will help you. You'll start to notice patterns of how long she can hold it and and when she has to pee, so you'll know if her cry is a "play" or "potty" cry. You can also teach her to ring the bells for potty (not play). If you need help with the schedule, we have a great mini course that can help you. It has video lessons and sample schedules up to age 2 so it'll be really useful for a long time! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-schedule-mini-course

[@JasonGriffing]

@@HowToTrainADreamDogThank you! Very helpful

[@lunagal3617]

My 10 week old miniature dachshund is crying as soon as he realizes ive finally walked away from his crate no matter what time of day.. Ive tried everything and at night i try to see if he'll just fall asleep after giving him alittle treat and taking him out a few times before but it goes on for a couple hours till hes done and falls asleep. Any tips?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It sounds like you'll want to work on crate training games throughout the day, so he gets used to going into the crate. The games in our online course teach you how to help him be confident when you step away. 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/

[@rcm1145]

But didn’t you say to cover the crate and not “give in” to his crying at night? Now I’m confused.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We don't want to let him out if he's actively crying, but you'll need to work on the crate association so he is content and quiet in there. We do this with crate games and fun and positive activities in the crate (like treats or meals).

[@juliananielsen6393]

Help! My 5 month old pup is still not sleeping through the night. Is this normal??

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Some puppies take longer to sleep through the night. Try using the tips in this video to help get better sleep... for both of you!

[@diannebenson681]

Still waiting for the video of the bathtub. Can’t figure out how that has anything to do with training.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Can you explain more of what you're looking for? We can help you find it.

[@rubente89]

its funny... when u do too much your dog gets too excited but when you dont do enough he gets crazy and cant sleep... im as confused as my puppy :(

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It's a fine balance when they are young but it gets easier as they get older!

[@SaraGeorge-gi4dm]

I just got my puppy 2 days ago, he whine and howls all night its so fustrating and i dont know how to train him not to whine. Even after a walk i wil l put him in there and he just whines and im so tired from it and i want him to go in there when i tell him but he dosent.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are sorry to hear he's struggling. You might be expecting a little too much from him since he's so new to your home. It's also important not to let him have extended negative experiences in the crate. If he is crying for more than 10 minutes, it's time to try something else. Our online training program contains all the games to help him love the crate. Once you've conquered that you can move on to other fun training games to teach leash skills, leave it, drop it, go to your place and more! We are unveiling a major update in a few days so if you want to lock in the current price, enroll soon! Once the new update is ready we will be raising to price to accommodate the 80 new videos we are adding. Puppy Perfection Training Program: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/

[@SaraGeorge-gi4dm]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog He is so much better he even goes in the kennel on command

[@roxannerdrake3624]

Hard to do when your puppy is 1.6 lbs, and 5 wks old. Is sooooo frustrating. All these puppy videos are for 8.wks +. I'm exhausted.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

With such a young puppy already away from mama dog and littermates, it's definitely very tiring. If you don't already, be sure to use a Snuggle Puppy which will help him adjust to being alone. Hang in there, it gets better with time and training!

[@chanellwilliams50]

My puppy just wants on my bed to sleep and I can't let him cry because I have a 2yr old in the house.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We don't recommend the cry it out method. You can teach him to love his crate with fun and easy games. Go slow so it's a positive experience for him. The games are in our online course: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/

[@Klyons2100]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog Then where do I put him to sleep? He cries for like an hour then settles then cries, etc etc. He is 9 weeks old. Separation 6:33 anxiety bad. I thought ignoring his whining makes them realize they get their way. I need help please. She is a Cavapoo & 9 weeks. Home for 4 days & tried night crate last night. No sleep. Also, how often should I take her out. When she slept in my bed the first couple nights she never had to go out but fell off bed and that scared me. Plus I have to put her in kennel or wire playpen.

[@RavenLeblanc-o6b]

I have a 5 month old puppy and I let her run around all day on a runner and she barks even after she goes outside. at night in her kennel

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Your puppy probably needs more of a schedule where she's getting enough rest (16 hours in a day!) and also a balance of mental work along with the physical work. Dogs who get too much physical exercise without the balance of mental exercise and also naps will have a hard time settling in the crate for sleep.

[@LajuanaDavis]

Oh boy! Have I been misinformed! Walk your dog before bed...play fetch etc

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickimarie378]

My puppy was crate trained and was sleeping through the night until I left her with my 19yo daughter for a week who let her sleep in the bed with her and now the crate has become impossible.... gaaaaaaa!!!!!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

That's frustrating but it's never too late to start over and get back to good crate habits!

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